Dr IT Services provides data recovery services restoring lost files from damaged drives, deleted data recovery, and formatted drive restoration across Birmingham. Our certified data recovery experts use cleanroom facilities, forensic data recovery, and RAID array reconstruction. No data, no charge guarantee.
Your files disappeared? Critical memories trapped inside?
When Lost Data Feels Like Losing Everything
Data loss strikes without warning. Family photos vanish. Business files disappear. Years of work gone instantly.
Critical data loss scenarios Dr IT Services solves:
- Deleted photos from hard drive after permanent deletion and Recycle Bin emptying
- Formatted drive recovery from accidental format and partition recovery
- Broken laptop drives and clicking hard drives requiring physical cleanroom recovery
- USB drive data recovery when external drives not recognised
- SD card recovery from corrupted memory cards
- SSD data recovery using chip-off techniques for Samsung, Crucial, Kingston drives
- Ransomware-encrypted files and virus-damaged systems
- Water damage and fire damage recovery
- Server data recovery for business continuity
- Cryptocurrency wallet recovery (Bitcoin, Ledger, Trezor hardware wallets)
Dr IT Services’ Professional Data Recovery Process
Here’s how Dr IT Services recovers your irreplaceable data:
- Free Diagnostics – Professional evaluation using Class 100 ISO 4 cleanroom facilities to determine logical vs physical damage
- Clear Assessment – Honest recovery possibilities, realistic timeframes, transparent GDPR-compliant procedures
- Expert Recovery – R-Studio, Stellar, EaseUS professional tools with forensic-grade equipment and encrypted data transfer
- Secure Return – File integrity verification, multiple format delivery, chain of custody documentation for legal cases
Device-Specific Data Recovery Services
Hard Drive & SSD Recovery:
- HDD recovery from Seagate, WD, Toshiba, Samsung drives with mechanical failure, head replacement, PCB repair
- SSD data recovery from Samsung, Crucial, Kingston, SanDisk using NAND chip reading and firmware reconstruction
- RAID data recovery supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10 arrays with LSI, Intel controller expertise
- Enterprise storage including NAS systems (Synology, QNAP), SAN storage, and tape recovery
Mobile & Portable Device Recovery:
- Phone data recovery from iPhone, Android with water damage, screen failures, boot loops
- Tablet data recovery from iPad, Android tablets, Windows Surface devices
- USB flash drive recovery bypassing controller failures with direct memory access techniques
- Memory card recovery from SD, microSD, CF cards using specialised card readers
Business & Server Recovery:
- Email recovery from PST, OST, EML, MSG files and Exchange servers
- Database recovery from SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL corrupted databases
- CCTV DVR recovery from security systems and surveillance equipment
- Virtual machine recovery from VMware, Hyper-V environments
File Systems & Data Types We Retrieve
File Systems:
- Windows: NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ReFS file systems
- Mac: APFS, HFS+, macOS recovery with Time Machine backup reconstruction
- Linux: ext2, ext3, ext4, XFS, Btrfs file systems
- Network: SMB, NFS, CIFS protocols
File Types Successfully Recovered:
- Documents: Word (DOCX, DOC), Excel (XLSX, XLS), PowerPoint, PDF, Text files
- Images: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, Camera RAW (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG), PSD files
- Videos: MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, AVCHD, MTS professional formats
- Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC studio recordings
- Databases: Access (MDB), SQL, Oracle database files
- Email: Outlook PST/OST, EML, MSG, Thunderbird files
Emergency & Specialised Data Recovery Services
24/7 Emergency Data Recovery:
- Same-day recovery for critical business deadlines
- Priority service reducing downtime across West Midlands
- Emergency collection within one hour for urgent cases
- Business continuity solutions during system failures
Cryptocurrency Recovery:
- Bitcoin wallet recovery from corrupted wallet.dat files
- Hardware wallet recovery for Ledger, Trezor devices
- Seed phrase recovery from damaged recovery sheets
- Private key reconstruction using forensic techniques
Forensic & Legal Recovery (through our partners):
- Court-admissible evidence with chain of custody documentation
- Professional witness testimony for legal proceedings
- GDPR/HIPAA compliant handling of sensitive medical, legal, financial data
- Confidential recovery with encrypted storage and transfer protocols
Data Recovery Success Rates by Device & Timeframe
| Device Type | Within 24hrs | 1 Week | 1 Month | 3+ Months | Physical Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSD Recovery | 95% | 90% | 85% | 70% | 65% |
| HDD Recovery | 90% | 85% | 80% | 65% | 75% |
| USB Drive Recovery | 85% | 80% | 75% | 60% | 45% |
| SD Card Recovery | 80% | 75% | 70% | 55% | 40% |
| RAID Arrays | 85% | 80% | 75% | 70% | 70% |
| Smartphone Recovery | 75% | 70% | 65% | 50% | 60% |
Key insight: Immediate professional attention within 24 hours provides highest success rates. Stop using the device immediately to prevent overwriting.
Why Choose Dr IT Services for Data Recovery
Dr IT Services’ expertise spans 25+ years with certified data recovery specialists and Class 100 cleanroom facilities. We’re CompTIA A+ certified with data recovery specialisation.
What you get with Dr IT Services:
- No data, no charge guarantee protects your investment
- 95.7% overall success rate across all recovery types
- Free diagnostics and honest assessments
- Same-day emergency service available
- GDPR-compliant secure handling procedures
- Professional cleanroom for physical recovery (through our partners)
Industry Recognition:
- Birmingham Prestige Awards winner (2019, 2021-2025)
- 4.9/5 rating from 300+ verified customers
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated security standards (through our partners)
- SOC 1 SSAE 18 audited processes (through our partners)
Real Recovery Success Stories
- Family photo rescue: External drive containing 10 years family photos completely failed. Previous DIY software attempts unsuccessful. Our diagnostics revealed controller failure, performed chip-off recovery within 48 hours for £285. 100% photo recovery achieved, precious memories preserved.
- University dissertation emergency: Laptop crashed 24 hours before submission deadline. Three years research trapped on damaged SSD. Our emergency service identified logical corruption, performed file system reconstruction within 6 hours for £195. Complete data recovery, academic career saved.
- Business accounting recovery: Server crash destroyed five years accounting records during tax deadline. RAID 5 array failed across multiple drives. Our specialists reconstructed array, recovered 98% financial data for £650. Business continuity maintained, audit requirements met.
Data Recovery Pricing Guide
| Recovery Type | Our Price | Data Loss Cost | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deleted File Recovery | £50-£120 | Irreplaceable | Same day |
| Formatted Drive Recovery | £100-£200 | Years of work | 1-2 days |
| Physical HDD Recovery | £200-£500 | Business data | 3-5 days |
| SSD Data Recovery | £200-£500 | Personal files | 2-4 days |
| RAID Array Recovery | £300-£800 | Server data | 3-7 days |
| Emergency Recovery | £150-£600 | Deadline failure | 24 hours |
| Cryptocurrency Recovery | £200-£1000 | Digital assets | 3-10 days |
Data Recovery Questions Answered
- What should I do when my drive won’t show up? Stop using the device immediately to prevent further damage. Physical drive failures require professional cleanroom intervention. Logical problems may allow immediate recovery if addressed quickly.
- Can Dr IT Services recover deleted photos that were permanently deleted from Recycle Bin? Yes, Dr IT Services uses professional tools to scan drive sectors for file signatures. Deleted data remains until overwritten by new files. Success rates: 95% within 24 hours, 70% after weeks of continued use.
- How does Dr IT Services handle ransomware-encrypted files? Some ransomware variants allow partial recovery through shadow copies or system restore points. Dr IT Services never recommends paying ransoms. Professional assessment determines recovery possibilities without funding cybercriminals.
- Does Dr IT Services recover cryptocurrency wallets? Dr IT Services specialises in Bitcoin wallet recovery, hardware wallet restoration (Ledger, Trezor), seed phrase reconstruction, and private key recovery using forensic techniques on corrupted wallet files.
- What’s Dr IT Services’ actual success rate for different devices? Dr IT Services has a 95.7% overall success rate. Logical recovery: 90-98% success. Physical recovery: 65-85% depending on damage severity. SSD recovery averages 85%, HDD recovery 80%, mobile devices 65%.
- Is my confidential data secure during recovery? Dr IT Services is GDPR-compliant procedures throughout. Encrypted storage, secure transfer protocols, and confidentiality agreements. Medical, legal, financial data receives enhanced protection with audit trails.
- Can Dr IT Services recover from water-damaged devices? Yes, we can but liquid damage requires immediate professional intervention. Corrosion spreads rapidly through circuits. Success rates: 65% with quick action, declining rapidly with time and power-on attempts.
- How long does RAID array recovery take? RAID recovery depends on array type and failure scenario. Single drive failures: 1-3 days. Multiple drive failures: 3-7 days. RAID 0 requires all drives functional, RAID 5 tolerates single failures.
- Do Dr IT Services support Apple Time Machine recovery? Dr IT Services offers complete macOS support including APFS, HFS+ file systems. Time Machine backup reconstruction possible from damaged drives. Mac-specific tools and expertise available for all Apple devices.
Contact Our Data Recovery Specialists
Dr IT Services – Emergency Data Recovery
Phone: 07405 149750
Address: 415 Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B32 2DX
Email: contact@dr-it.co.uk
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 08:00-20:00, Saturday 10:00-17:00
Emergency: 24/7 availability for critical cases
Coverage areas: Birmingham, Harborne, Edgbaston, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Oak, Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
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